First China War Medal – 1842 GTRexclude The vulcanfibre visor exhibits chips

The vulcanfibre visor exhibits chips on the front edge

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First China War Medal – 1842 GTRexclude The vulcanfibre visor exhibits chipsMedal officially impressed to "ANDREW MARR. 26TH REGIMENT FOOT." While engraving is worn slightly, the medal is has crisp detail and remains in extremely fine condition. The First China War Medal was originally intended by the Governor General of India, in October 1842, to be awarded exclusively to all ranks of the Honourable East India Company's Forces. Instead, in 1843, under the direction of Queen Victoria, the British Government awarded it without